| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $38.67 | 7.508% | $41.5733 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.25 | 3.580% | $64.4786 | $64.48 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.86 | 13.322% | $59.902 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.71 | 12.648% | $254.2578 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 13.324% | $161.4754 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.52 | 12.554% | $50.109 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.69 | 8.251% | $29.9747 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.19 | $661.7708 | $661.77 | $661.75 | $661.90 | |